Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson revealed he has apologised to Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur after the Foxes boss placed his hands on the throat of the 27-year-old in a bizarre touch-line incident last weekend.

Pearson made a phone-call to McArthur on Monday night to express his regret over the clash, and with the FA not considering the altercation worthy of punishment, the pair have now made up and he will be hoping the spat is out of the spotlight.